Silkwood School
Silkwood School is an independent combined school in Mount Nathan, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1073, it sits in the 76th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 765 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Mount Nathan QLD 4211. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Silkwood School compares
By ICSEA, Silkwood School ranks 86th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other combined school within 5 km. The nearest school is St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 2.7 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Silkwood School scores 1073, above average.
Enrolment and location
Silkwood School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Mount Nathan
Silkwood School is located in Mount Nathan, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,465/wk and median rent of $600/wk. Population: 1,375.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mount Nathan suburb profileSchools near Silkwood School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Silkwood School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nerang | 2.7 km | 1036 | 37 lower | 338 |
| Nerang State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Nerang | 3.7 km | 970 | 103 lower | 998 |
| William Duncan State SchoolGovernment Primary · Highland Park | 4.4 km | 975 | 98 lower | 580 |
| Gilston State SchoolGovernment Primary · Gilston | 4.5 km | 1026 | 47 lower | 484 |
| Nerang State SchoolGovernment Primary · Nerang | 4.9 km | 979 | 94 lower | 244 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silkwood School a government school?
No, Silkwood School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Silkwood School offer?
Silkwood School offers Prep-12.
What is Silkwood School's ICSEA score?
Silkwood School has an ICSEA score of 1073, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Silkwood School?
Silkwood School has 765 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Silkwood School?
The nearest schools to Silkwood School are St Brigid's Catholic Primary School (2.7 km), Nerang State High School (3.7 km), William Duncan State School (4.4 km).
Where is Silkwood School located?
Silkwood School is located in Mount Nathan, QLD 4211. Visit the school website at http://www.silkwood.qld.edu.au/.